Local News
District 18 Legislative Cracker Barrel Held in Yankton
Yankton Thrive hosted the second Legislative Cracker Barrel on Saturday, with many people attending in person, as well as watching online. Representative Mike Stevens talks about the value of hearing directly form the people he represents... All three of District 18 Legislatures are looking forward to Crossover Day on ...
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District 18 Representative Talks Big Three
Governor Larry Rhoden and South Dakota legislators are continuing to attempt to find an agreement when it comes to the "big three" of public education, Medicaid, and state employees. While the governor has proposed a one percent increase for each, District 18 Representative Mike Stevens says legislators are h...
Feb 20, 2026
Vehicle Pursuit Leads to Crash and On Foot Chase
Last night at around 9PM, the Yankton County Sheriff's Department initiated a traffic stop near the intersection of 305th Street and 444th Avenue northeast of Yankton. The driver refused to stop, and pursuit was initiated. The suspect's vehicle crashed near 8th and Burleigh after which the driver fled on foot. The She...
Feb 20, 2026
Local Sports
Local Sports - Friday, February 20, 2026
The Yankton Bucks and Gazelles will host the Tea Area Titans tonight for a boys' and girls' basketball doubleheader in Yankton. Both Yankton squads are coming off losses on Tuesday at the hands of the Sioux Falls Christian Chargers. The girls play first at 6:00 PM, with the boys to follow. Pregame coverage on KYNT and ...
Feb 20, 2026
Local Sports - Thursday, February 19, 2026
The Mount Marty Lancers secured the #3 seed in the GPAC Men's Basketball tournament last night with an 83-72 win over Concordia in Seward, Nebraska. Sutton Arend led the Lancers with a game-high 23 points. Jake Jensen added 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists. The Lancer men end their regular season with a 15-10 overa...
Feb 19, 2026
Local Sports - Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The Yankton Bucks and Gazelles were swept by Sioux Falls Christian last night in their boys' and girls' basketball doubleheader. The Gazelles fell in game one 62-23. Kelsyn Wells led the Gazelles with 9 points. Nora Krajewski added 4 steals. The Bucks would take the Chargers down to the wire before dropping a 74-71 dec...
Feb 18, 2026
National Headlines
Trump Weighs Limited Strikes as Naval Buildup Intensifies
A significant shift is underway in the Middle East as the United States increases its military footprint near Iran. The move follows stalled nuclear n...
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Trump Sets 10-Day Window for Iran Decision Amid Ongoing Nuclear Talks
President Donald Trump said in Washington that he expects to decide within 10 to 15 days whether the United States will carry out new military action ...
Feb 20, 2026
US Assets Positioned in Middle East Amid Tense Diplomacy with Tehran
U.S. military commanders have informed the White House that forces in the Middle East could have a "potential strike window" as early as this Saturday...
Feb 19, 2026
National Sports
Glover and Haskins each score 23 as Saint Joseph's beats Loyola Chicago 75-61
Led by 23 points each from Dasear Haskins and Jaiden Glover, the Saint Joseph's Hawks defeated the Loyola Chicago Ramblers 75-61
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No. 17 St. John's routs Creighton 81-52 for longest winning streak in 4 decades
Bryce Hopkins had 15 points and 10 rebounds as No. 17 St. John’s breezed past Creighton 81-52 for its 13th straight victory — marking the school’s longest winning streak in 41 years
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Bonke puts up 12 as Charlotte defeats East Carolina 68-56
Led by Anton Bonke's 12 points, the Charlotte 49ers defeated the East Carolina Pirates 68-56 on Saturday
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Music News
Beyond the Beatles: Rock Hall Announces Landmark Paul McCartney and Wings Show
A new exhibition focused on Paul McCartney's post Beatles band, Wings, is coming to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. The museum said the s...
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The Voice of a Generation: Remembering the Hitmaking Legacy of Billy Steinberg
Billy Steinberg, the songwriter behind some of pop music's most enduring hits, has died. News of his passing prompted renewed attention on the string ...
Feb 18, 2026
A Legend Returns: Labi Siffre Teams with Michael Kiwanuka for First New Music Since 1998
After nearly three decades away from releasing full-length records, Labi Siffre is stepping back into the spotlight. The British singer-songwriter has...
Feb 18, 2026
















